Another powerful chapter, with an ending to match! From the outset Gregory was trapped. And for a moment he figures he has a way to deal with it. But even I (the reader) knows it is flawed (and I wonder, shouldn't have Gregory - given his character - also known this). Notwithstanding this, the boist...

Right, well, there has been some great commentary on this chapter already. But from a pure enjoyment meter - in my opinion, this chapter was brilliant. To be honest, when I first started reading this novel I thought it was going to be one of those overly existential ones that lose you in the end. Ye...

I have just picked up this novel and finished the first chapter....I will attempt a chapter by chapter discussion. My first impressions of chapter 1 and in no particular order (after so many fine discussions notwithstanding): I found the two poets slightly irritating (though Syme annoyed me somewhat...

My favorites are the Arrival and the Lost Thing. I suggest starting with the latter - work your way up to the Arrival.

All the best!

Nissa

Hi there! I am also brand new to book talk. I love your intro! I wish I had also mentioned my love of illustrative children's books in my intro too. In Australia we have an excellent author and illustrator who you might get a kick out of if you haven't already - Shaun Tan. He has authored some amazi...

Hi all! I am new to book talk and really looking forward to getting involved. My name is Nissa and I am a female from Melbourne in Australia. I am a former poet (although I still occasionally dabble) and Sci-Fi, paranormal and period lit fan (I know, what a combination!). I enjoy philosophy, history...